Talk:Propane Storage Architecture
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- I recently got another Mantle Lantern lol, so i refilled all my 1lb Propane Tanks, and those smaller FlameKing ones.
- Some things to note:
- Still not in love with the whole “it venting propane vapor to atmosphere for the whole filling process” aspect
- Granted compared to the Natural Gas Venting to atmosphere every time FGT cleans a pig etc it’s probably not THAT bad (Propane has a lower GWP if i remember correctly too, albeit citation needed)
- Otherwise getting the Tare Weight / Expected “Dry” Mass and Full Mass would help
- As it stands now, “Full” is measured subjectively by how bold you want to be into the “it launching liquid propane out the vent hole” phase of things
- Granted TO AN EXTENT you could dump liquid all day if i understand correctly
- Unless you could fill faster than the Dip Tube could vent etc, it should just continue venting
- This is however WASTEFUL and depending on how safe your fill site is, increases fire/explosion risk etc
- Granted TO AN EXTENT you could dump liquid all day if i understand correctly
- As it stands now, “Full” is measured subjectively by how bold you want to be into the “it launching liquid propane out the vent hole” phase of things
- Also, i still need to modify that Off The Shelf Valve tool to be able to actuate the valves on old spent 1lb tanks and/or aid in refilling of other tanks / “op checking” this safety feature etc
- Still not in love with the whole “it venting propane vapor to atmosphere for the whole filling process” aspect
- Some things to note:
- Additional paint/plastic coating, a “sacrificial boot” (to prevent wear when sliding/rolling a tank etc), and a Hydrotest Procedure etc may be warranted
- Also need to resolve the Bushing / O-Ring issue with the Mr Heater Fuel Keg in particular